Device for hysterosalpingography and fallopian tube catheterization.
A device was developed for hysterosalpingography and fallopian tube recanalization. It differs from the previously used vacuum-cup device in that the central shaft slides and has an acorn-shaped tip. Optimal results were obtained in all 14 women (100%) who underwent catheterization with the new device; optimal results were achieved in only five of eight women (62%) who underwent catheterization with the fixed-shaft device during the same time period.
Thurmond
A S
AS
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201.
Uchida
B T
BT
Rösch
J
J
D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005187:Fallopian Tubes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000295:instrumentation; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation; D014599:Uterus; D014618:Vacuum